Obituary of Diosdado Macapagal

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Diosdado Macapagal

Diosdado Pangan Macapagal Sr. GCrM, KGCR(born September 28, 1910 in Lubao, Philippines) was a politician, lawyer, and poet who was best known for serving as the 9th president of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965 and as the 6th vice president from 1957 to 1961. Diosdado died on April 21, 1997 and his death was because of heart failure due to complications of pneumonia and kidney failure. He died at age 86.

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Diosdado Macapagal Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Macapagal, Diosdado
    • Common Name: Diosdado Macapagal
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Lubao, Philippines
    • Birth Date: September 28, 1910
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1949-1973
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Political Affiliation: Liberal
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: Filipino
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

    Diosdado's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Diosdado Pangan Macapagal Sr. GCrM, KGCR
    • Father: Urbano Macapagal (1883-1946)
    • Mother: Romana Pangan Macapagal (1883-1940)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Purita de la Rosa (married 1938-1943, her death)
      • Eva Macapagal (married 1946-1997, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Arturo Macapagal (born September 14, 1942-died August 11, 2015)
      • Diosdado Macapagal Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (born April 5, 1947)
      • Cielo Macapagal-Salgado

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 21 1997 at age 86
  • Place: Makati, Philippines
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure (complications of pneumonia and kidney failure)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on April 27, 1997
  • Interment: Buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Metro Manila, Philippines

Category Tags:

PoliticianLawyer Poet Filipino Born on September 28th Born in 1910 Died in 1997 Died at age 86 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Diosdado Macapagal led an inspiring and dedicated life, serving as a public servant and leader of the Philippines, leaving a lasting impact on the nation even after his passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-06-26 16:43:05
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